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1874-CC 10C Arrows AU50 NGC....
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Description
1874-CC Arrows Dime, Deeply Toned AU50
Few Known Finer of This Key Issue
1874-CC 10C Arrows AU50 NGC. The Brian Greer Complete
Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes says of this issue that it is the
"unquestioned key to the series (excluding the uncollectible
1873-CC No Arrows). Rare in any grade, and probably a full R.6
[very rare] in problem-free condition. Very few mint state pieces
exist. Under intense demand and currently bringing well in excess
of Trends prices, when available."Of course, the 1874-CC needs no introduction to the legions of Liberty Seated dime specialists eager to obtain an example. The mintage is recorded as 10,817 pieces, and all are from a single die pair. The obverse arrows slant noticeably upward, as with all Arrows issues from 1874.
The same reverse die was used to strike all Carson City dimes from 1871 through 1874. A die crack begins to appear on some 1872-CC dimes and appears on all genuine 1873-CC and 1874-CC pieces. The reverse of this piece shows two die cracks, one through the right branch of the wreath through the ear of corn to the rim at about 2:30, the other from the right ribbon end through the center of the CC mintmark and beyond. The second die crack is the diagnostic found on every genuine example.
Nearly every known 1874-CC dime has some type of surface problem, but this piece has few poststrike impairments. For example, this piece has some minor roughness within the wreath and elsewhere, appearing to be from die rust. The surfaces have intermingled iridescence on both sides with traces of underlying luster. There are only seven pieces graded finer at both services combined. Census: 3 in 50, 3 finer (6/12)(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23BL, PCGS# 4669, Greysheet# 4127)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.49 grams
ASW: 0.08oz
Mintage: 10,817
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by Rusty Goe
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by Rusty Goe
The Carson City Mint’s celebrated legacy — replete with landmark achievements, setbacks, mysteries and tall tales — is covered in exacting detail in Goe’s three-volume set.
Auction Info
2012 August 2-5 US Coins Signature Auction- Philadelphia #1173 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2012
2nd-5th
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